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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803,583.63, 1,108,872 and 476,840.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803,583.63, 1,108,872 and 476,840.22 is: 657,995.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803,583.63 : 1,108,872 = 476,840.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803,583.63/1,108,872 = 476,840.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803,583.63x = 1,108,872 × 476,840.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803,583.63x = 528,754,768,431.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,754,768,431.84/803,583.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657,995.94

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